Container and Method of Forming a Container

ABSTRACT

An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The second outer wall can include a dimple, and the dimple can include a circular base and an inner portion converging to an hole extending into the second outer wall. The hole can be sealed by a resin, and the circular base can be covered by disc formed of the material. Alternatively, a cap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the second outer wall. The container can also include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall.

This Application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser.No. 15/285,268, filed Oct. 4, 2016, which claims priority to U.S.Application No. 62/237,419, filed on Oct. 5, 2015, entitled “Containerand Method of Forming a Container” and U.S. Application No. 62/255,886,filed on Nov. 16, 2015, entitled “Container and Method of Forming aContainer”, each of which is fully incorporated by reference herein.

FIELD

The present disclosure herein relates broadly to containers, and morespecifically to drinkware containers used for drinkable beverages orfoods.

BACKGROUND

A container may be configured to store a volume of liquid. Containerscan be filled with hot or cold drinkable liquids, such as water, coffee,tea, soft drink, or alcoholic beverage, such as beer. These containerscan be formed of a double-wall vacuumed formed construction to provideinsulative properties to help maintain the temperature of the liquidwithin the container.

BRIEF SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the DetailedDescription. The Summary is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended tobe used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In certain examples, an insulating container can be configured to retaina volume of liquid. The insulating container can include a first innerwall having a first end with an opening extending into an internalreservoir for receiving liquid, along with a second outer wall and abottom portion forming an outer shell of the container. The bottomportion forms a second end configured to support the container on asurface.

The bottom portion may also include a dimple. The dimple can include acircular base and an inner portion converging to an opening extendinginto the second outer wall. The opening can be sealed by a resin. In oneexample, a circular base of the dimple can be covered by disc formed ofthe same material as the container. Alternatively, in another example, acap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the secondouter wall. The container can also include a sealed vacuum cavityforming an insulated double wall structure between the first inner walland the second outer wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not limitedin the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicatesimilar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an example container, according toone or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 1,according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 3 depicts a partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of thecontainer of FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 4 depicts another partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of thecontainer of FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 4A depicts another isometric view of the container of FIG. 1,according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 5 depicts an isometric view of another example container, accordingto one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 6 depicts a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 5,according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 7 depicts a partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of thecontainer of FIG. 5, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 8 depicts a cross-sectional view of another example container,according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 9 depicts a partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of theexample container of FIG. 8, according to one or more aspects describedherein.

FIG. 10 depicts another partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of theexample container of FIG. 8, according to one or more aspects describedherein.

Further, it is to be understood that the drawings may represent thescale of different components of various examples; however, thedisclosed examples are not limited to that particular scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description of the various examples, reference is madeto the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which isshown by way of illustration various examples in which aspects of thedisclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other examplesmay be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be madewithout departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

Aspects of this disclosure relate to a container or tumbler configuredto store a volume of liquid. FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of aninsulating container 100. In one example, the container 100 may beconfigured to store a volume of liquid. The container 100 generallyincludes a top portion having an opening 102 and an internal reservoir104 for storing a liquid.

As shown in FIG. 2, which is a cross-sectional view of the container100, the container 100 includes a first inner wall 106 and a secondouter wall 108. The first inner wall 106 and the second outer wall 108form a sealed vacuum cavity 126 between the first inner wall 106 and thesecond outer wall 108 to form an insulated double-wall structure. Thefirst inner wall 106 has a first end 110 which defines the opening 102extending into the internal reservoir 104 for receiving liquid. Thesecond outer wall 108 forms an outer shell of the container 100. Thesecond outer wall 108 can be formed of a side wall 109 and a bottomportion 128, which forms a second end 114 to support the container 100on a surface.

The bottom portion 128 can include a dimple 116 that is used during thevacuum formation process, which is discussed in further detail below.Ultimately, however, as will be discussed in further detail below, thedimple 116 can be covered by a correspondingly-shaped disc 124 such thatthe dimple 116 is not visible to the user. It is noted, however, thatthe disc 124 is shown in the various views with different shading fromthe container 100 to better illustrate the aspects of the disc 124 tothe reader.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show magnified portions of cross-sections of the container100 illustrating the dimple 116 in additional detail. The dimple 116 cangenerally resemble a dome shape. However, other suitable shapes arecontemplated for receiving the resin material during the manufacturingprocess, such as a cone, or frustoconical shape. The dimple 116 caninclude a circular base 118 and an inner portion 120 converging to anopening 122 extending into the second outer wall 108. As discussedbelow, the opening 122 can be sealed by a resin (not shown). During theformation of the vacuum between the first inner wall 106 and the secondouter wall 108, the resin seals the opening 122 to provide the sealedvacuum cavity 126 between the first inner wall 106 and the second outerwall 108 in formation of the insulated double-wall structure.

The circular base 118 can be covered by the disc 124, which can beformed of the same material as the second outer wall 108 and the firstinner wall 106. For example, the first inner wall 106, the second outerwall 108, and the disc 124 can be formed of either titanium or stainlesssteel. However, other suitable materials are contemplated as discussedherein.

In one example, the disc 124 can be placed flush with the bottom surfaceof the bottom portion 128 of the second outer wall 108. After the disc124 is secured to the bottom portion 128 of the second outer wall 108,the disc and can be polished, for example by mechanical abrasion(grinding wheel, polishing wheel, etc.), chemical polishing, orelectro-chemical polishing. In this way, the disc 124 and the dimple 116are not visually apparent to the end user.

In one example, the disc 124 can be connected to the second outer wall108 by welding. For example, the disc 124 can be laser welded, arcwelded, silver soldered, or brazed to the second outer wall 108 aboutthe perimeter of the circular base 118 of the dimple 116. In certaininstances, a laser welding process can help to provide a less noticeablewelding line to provide a cleaner look on the final product.Specifically, the weld line is smaller and less polishing is required tohide the weld line to the user.

In another example, the resin can seal the disc 124 to the second outerwall 108. In this example, during the vacuumization process as describedherein, the disc 124 could be placed on top of a larger amount of resinsuch that during the heating of the resin, the disc 124 would then besecured to the container 100. Again, after the disc 124 is secured tothe second outer wall 108, the disc 124 can be polished such that thedisc 124 is not readily apparent or noticeable to the user.

The dimple 116 is located in the bottom portion 128 of the second outerwall 108. As shown in FIG. 2, the dimple 116 can be offset from a centerof the bottom portion 128. This can allow for the placement of a logo onthe bottom portion of the container 100. In alternative examples, thedimple 116 can be located in other locations in the second outer wall108. For example, the dimple 116 can be located in different locationson the bottom portion 128 or any one of the side surfaces of thecontainer 100 on the second outer wall 108 as illustrated by A, B, and Cin FIG. 4A. It is also contemplated that the dimple 116 could be locatedat any location on the first inner wall 106. It is also contemplatedthat multiple dimples could also be provided if desired for forming thevacuum area.

FIG. 5 depicts an isometric view of another example container 200, andFIG. 6 depicts a cross-sectional view of the example container, in whichlike reference numerals indicate similar elements, which have similarfeatures and functionality as in the example discussed in relation toFIGS. 1-4. Similar to the above example, the container 200 generallyincludes a top portion having an opening 202 leading to an internalreservoir 204 for storing a liquid. However, in this example, thecontainer 200 may comprise an end cap 205.

Like in the above example, the container 200 generally includes a topportion having an opening 202 and an internal reservoir 204 for storinga liquid. Also as shown in FIG. 6, which is a cross-sectional view ofthe container 200, the container 200 includes a first inner wall 206 anda second outer wall 208. The first inner wall 206 and the second outerwall 208 form a sealed vacuum cavity 226 between the first inner wall206 and the second outer wall 208 to form an insulated double-wallstructure. The first inner wall 206 has a first end 210 which definesthe opening 202 extending into the internal reservoir 204 for receivingliquid. The second outer wall 208 forms an outer shell of the container200. The second outer wall 208 also includes a bottom section 228, whichcan include concentric ridges to increase the rigidity of the otherwiseflat structure, so that it does not deflect inward during formation ofthe vacuum, where it could potentially touch the inner wall 206 andcompromise the vacuum insulation.

Like in the above example, as shown in FIG. 6, the second outer wall 208can include a dimple 216 that is used during the vacuum formationprocess discussed herein. The dimple 216 can be located in the bottomsection 228 of the second outer wall 208. More specifically, the bottomsection 228 defines a center, and the dimple 216 can be located at thecenter. In this example, the dimple 216 can resemble a dome shape.However, as discussed herein, other suitable shapes are contemplated forreceiving the resin material during the manufacturing process.

In this example, the end cap 205 covers the dimple 216. Moreover, theend cap 205 can be welded to the second outer wall 208. The weld forms aseam 234, and the seam 234 can be polished such that the weld is notapparent to the user. It is noted, however, that the seam 234 isillustrated in the drawings to better illustrate the exemplary featuresof the container 200 to the reader. In addition to covering the dimple216, the end cap 205 also supports the container 200 on a surface.

FIG. 7 shows an enlarged view of a cross-sectional view of the assemblyof the end cap 205 to the second outer wall 208. The second outer wall208 can include a radially and axially extending flange 232, whichincludes a first portion 232A and a second portion 232B diverging fromthe first portion 232A. The first portion 232A receives the bottomsection 228 of the second outer wall 208, and the second portion 232Breceives the end cap 205.

Specifically, the first portion 232A of the flange 232 provides amounting surface for the bottom section 228 of the second outer wall208. The bottom section 228 includes a corresponding flange 236 thatextends in the axial direction. The bottom section 228 of the secondouter wall 208 can be press-fit onto the second outer wall 208 on theinner wall of the first portion 232A of the flange 232, and the bottomsection flange 236 can be welded to the first portion 232A of the flange232 by any suitable welding method, such as a laser welding, brazingprocess, arc welding, or a silver soldering.

The end cap 205 can be secured to the second portion 232B of the flange232. In particular, the end cap 205 can also be press fit onto the outersurface of the first portion 232A of the flange. After the end cap 205is press-fit onto the first portion 232A of the flange, the end cap 205can be welded in place by any suitable welding method, such as a laserwelding, brazing process, arc welding, or a silver soldering, to formthe seam 234. Again, after the end cap 205 is welded into place, theseam 234 can be polished such that it is no longer noticeable to theuser.

Referring to both exemplary containers 100, 200, both the second outerwall 108 and the end cap 205 can be configured to dampen the amount ofsound that occurs when the containers 100, 200 are placed onto asurface. In one example, a weight component, for example rubber,plastic, or metal, can be included on the backside of the second outerwall 108 or within the end cap 205 for damping sound when the containers100, 200 are placed on a surface.

In the case of the end cap, as shown in FIG. 7, an internal cavity 230is formed between a bottom wall of the cap and the second outer wall208. In one example, the weight component can be included in theinternal cavity 230 of the end cap 205 in order to decrease the sound ofthe container 200 when it is placed onto a surface.

Moreover, the component can be adhered, removably fastened or welded tothe second outer wall 108, 208 or the end cap 205 in the internal cavity230 to assist in damping the sound when the containers 100, 200 areplaced onto a surface. In the case of including the weight component inthe second outer wall 108, 208 the weight component can be configured towithstand the heat of the vacuumization chamber, which in certaininstances can be greater than 500° C. However, the weight componentplaced into the end cap 205 for damping purposes does not have to beconfigured to withstand the heat of the vacuumization chamber, since theend cap 205 can be added after the vacuum is formed.

Other sound damping techniques are contemplated. For example, the secondouter wall 108 or the end cap 205 can be provided with a ripple shape orcan be provided with various undulations in order to provide dampingwhen the containers 100, 200 are placed onto a surface. In yet anotherexample, multiple divots could be provided on the second outer walls108, 208, and each divot can be filled with resin to provide foradditional sound damping when the containers 100, 200 are placed onto asolid surface.

In another example, the wall thickness of the bottom portion 128 of thesecond outer wall 108 can be greater than the thickness of the sidewalls 109 to assist in damping the sound when the insulating container100 is placed onto a surface. In certain examples, the wall thickness ofthe side walls 109 can be approximately 0.5 mm to 0.75 mm, and the wallthickness of the bottom portion 128 can be approximately 0.8 mm to 1.1mm. In one specific example, the side walls thickness can beapproximately 0.7 mm, and the wall thickness of the bottom portion 128can be approximately 0.9 mm to 1.5 mm or greater. Therefore, in certainexamples, the wall thickness of the bottom portion 128 can be twice asthick as the wall thickness of the side walls 109. Additionally, thefirst inner wall 106 thickness can be the same thickness as the sidewall thickness.

In another example, the wall thickness of end cap 205 can be greaterthan the thickness of the second outer wall 208 to assist in damping thesound when the insulating container 200 is placed onto a surface. Incertain examples, the wall thickness of the second outer wall 208 can beapproximately 0.5 mm to 0.75 mm, and the wall thickness of the end cap205 can be approximately 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm or greater. In one specificexample, the outer wall thickness can be approximately 0.7 mm, and thewall thickness of the cap can be approximately 0.9 mm to 1.1 mm.Therefore, in certain examples, the wall thickness of the end cap 205can be twice as thick as the wall thickness of the second outer wall208. Additionally, the first inner wall 206 thickness can be the samethickness as the second outer wall 208 thickness.

In accordance with the examples discussed herein, the containers 100 and200 may include one or more insulating elements configured to reduce arate of heat transfer to or from a material stored within the container.Also as discussed herein, the containers 100 and 200 may be configuredwith a vacuum-sealed insulating structure, which can also be referred toas a vacuum-sealed double wall structure, or an insulated double wallstructure, and such that a vacuum is maintained between an first innerwalls 106, 206 and the second outer walls 108, 208 of the containers 100and 200. As discussed herein, sealed vacuum cavities 126, 226 may besandwiched between the first inner walls 106, 206 and the outer walls108, 208.

In accordance with the examples discussed herein, implementations ofinsulating structures that utilize one or more vacuum chambers to reduceheat transfer by conduction, convection and/or radiation may be utilizedwithin the containers 100, 200. To achieve a vacuum between the walls ofthe container, the air within the container can be removed by heatingthe container within the vacuum and removing the air between the firstinner walls 106, 206 and the second outer walls 108, 208 through theopenings in the divots or dimples 116, 216 located on the second outerwalls 108, 208. Specifically, the containers 100, 200 can be orientedinverted within a vacuum formation chamber, and a resin, which can be inthe shape of a pill, can be placed into the divot or dimple during thevacuum forming process. In certain examples, the resin can beapproximately 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter, and the openings in the dimples116, 216 can be approximately 1 mm in size. In this way, when thecontainers 100, 200 are heated the resin becomes viscous so as to notflow or drip into the container through the opening, but permeable toair such that the air escapes the internal volumes of the containers.Once the resin cools and solidifies, it covers the openings of thedimples 116, 216 and seals the internal volumes of the containers 100,200 to form the vacuums within the containers 100, 200. Any suitableresins are contemplated. In certain examples, the resin material can besynthetic, such as an epoxy resin or may be plant based.

The divots' openings can then be covered or sealed such that water andother debris do not come into contact with the resin or the dimple. Asdiscussed herein, the dimples or divots 116, 216 can be covered orsealed with either a disc 124 or with an end cap 205. Welding the disc124 to the bottom of the container 100 or welding the end cap 205 to thebottom of the second outer wall 208 provides a more permanent structurethat can be repeatedly used and washed without compromising thestructural integrity of the containers 100, 200. Covering the divotswith the disc may result in a more compact container since the end capwill add to the overall length of the container. This may help in savingcosts in manufacturing the container, since less material is needed.Additionally, the container will be able to store more liquid within asmaller container volume and length.

In addition, various other techniques can be used to cover or seal thedimple, which may include painting the resin, powder coating the dimple,adhering metal or paper over the opening, or adding a rubber or plasticpiece to cover the opening. Including a rubber or plastic piece on thebottom may also provide a non-skid surface, which can prevent thecontainer from sliding along a smooth surface.

Additional alternate methods of insulating the containers 100, 200 arealso contemplated. For example, the cavities 126, 226 between the firstinner walls 106, 206 and the outer walls 108, 208 may be filled withvarious insulating materials that exhibit low thermal conductivity. Assuch, the cavities 126, 226 may, in certain examples, be filled with airto form air pockets for insulation or a mass of material such as apolymer material, or a polymer foam material. In one specific example,the cavities 126, 226 may be filled with polystyrene. However,additional or alternative insulating materials may be utilized to fillthe cavities 126, 226, without departing from the scope of thesedisclosures.

Moreover, a thickness of the cavities 126, 226 may be embodied with anydimensional value, without departing from the scope of thesedisclosures. Also, an inner surface of one or more of the first innerwalls 106, 206 or the second outer walls 108, 208 of the containers 100,200 may comprise a silvered surface, copper plated, or covered with thinaluminum foil configured to reduce heat transfer by radiation. It isalso contemplated that the containers 100, 200 can include insulatedlids for preventing heat transfer to or from liquids stored within thecontainers 100, 200. Such lids can be insulated using the techniquesdescribed herein.

In certain examples, the containers 100, 200 may be constructed from oneor more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforcedmaterials. Additionally, the containers 100, 200 may be constructedusing one or more hot or cold working processes (e.g. stamping, casting,molding, drilling, grinding, forging, among others). For example, thefirst inner walls 106, 206 and the second outer walls 108, 208 can beformed as single sheets of material and rolled into cylinders and weldedtogether at a seam. The seam can be polished such that the weldedportions are not visible to the user. In one implementation, thecontainers 100, 200 may be constructed using a stainless steel. In onespecific example, the container 100, 200 may be formed substantially of304 stainless steel. In another implementation, the containers 100, 200may be constructed using titanium or a titanium alloy.

FIGS. 8-10 show another example container 300 having a similarconstruction and functionality as the examples discussed above inrelation to FIGS. 5-7, where like reference numerals represent likefeatures having similar functionality. The container 300 can be formedusing similar techniques and materials as discussed in the aboveexamples. However, in this example, instead of using a press-fit tofirst secure the end cap 305 to the bottom of the container, the end cap305 can be held in place by only a weld, such as a laser weld, brazingprocess, arc weld, or a silver solder, to form the seam 334. Similar tothe examples above, after the end cap 305 is welded into place, the seam334 can be polished such that it is no longer noticeable to the user.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the sidewall 309 mayprovide a mounting surface for both the bottom section 328 of the secondouter wall 308 and the end cap 305. The sidewall 309 can include a smallvertical wall section 309A for receiving both the end cap 305 and thebottom section 328. The small vertical wall section 309A may alsoinclude a lower bottom-most surface 311 for receiving the end cap 305and for formation of the weld between the end cap 305 and the sidewall309. The weld may be formed of the welds discussed herein and any othersuitable welding techniques.

In addition, like in the above example, the bottom section 328 of thesecond outer wall 308 may include an axially extending flange 336 forsecuring the bottom section 328 to the sidewall 309. In particular, thesmall vertical wall section 309A may also define an inner wall 313 forreceiving the axially extending flange 336. In one example, the axiallyextending flange 336 of the bottom section or portion 328 can be weldedto the small vertical section. This weld can also be formed of the weldsdiscussed herein, in addition to any other suitable welding techniques.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the bottom section 328 can be secured to aninner portion of the sidewall 309 on or near the small vertical wallsection 309A by the axially extending flange 336 of the bottom section328. This may be accomplished by any suitable method, e.g., such aslaser welding, brazing processes, arc welding, or silver soldering. Oncethe bottom section 328 is secured to the sidewall 309, the container 300can undergo the vacuumization process as discussed herein.

After the vacuumization process is completed, to cover up the dimple316, the end cap 305 can be secured to the bottom of the sidewall 309 atthe small vertical wall section 309A, again by any suitable method, suchas a laser welding, brazing processes, arc welding, or silver soldering.In one specific example, the weld between the end cap and the sidewallcan be a laser welded but joint. Moreover, laser welding the end cap 305to the sidewall 309 can help to avoid any burn marks on the second outerwall 308 to give a better finish to the outside of the container 300after the outside of the container 300 is polished. In alternativeexamples, the small vertical wall section 309A, the end cap 305 and seam334 can match the profile of the second outer wall 308 to give theentire outside portion of the container a consistent and continuousprofile. Additionally, the small vertical wall section 309A can beshortened as much as possible to give the outside portion of thecontainer a consistent and continuous profile. Moreover, in alternativeembodiments, where the container has vertical walls the vertical wallsection 309A may not be required.

In one example, an insulating container formed of a material can includea first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending intoan internal reservoir for receiving liquid or contents, and a secondouter wall forming an outer shell of the container. The second outerwall can include a second end configured to support the container on asurface. The second outer wall can include a dimple, and the dimple caninclude a circular base and an inner portion converging to an openingextending into the second outer wall. The opening can be sealed by aresin, and the circular base can be covered by disc formed of the samematerial as the container. The container can also include a sealedvacuum cavity forming an insulated double wall structure between thefirst inner wall and the second outer wall. The first inner wall, thesecond outer wall, and the disc can be stainless steel or titanium.

The second outer wall can include a bottom surface, and the dimple canbe located in the bottom surface. The bottom surface can define acenter, and the dimple can be offset from the center and can resemble adome, cone, or frustoconical shape. The disc can be flush with a surfaceof the second outer wall such that the disc and dimple are not visuallyapparent to a user. A weld can connect the disc to the second outerwall. Alternatively, the resin seals the disc to the second outer wall.

In another example, an insulating container can be formed of a materialand can include a first inner wall having a first end having an openingextending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid, and a secondouter wall forming an outer shell of the container. The second outerwall can include a dimple, and the dimple can include a circular baseand an inner portion converging to an opening extending into the secondouter wall. The dimple can resemble a dome, conical, or frustoconicalshape. The opening can be sealed by a resin. The container may alsoinclude a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double wallstructure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. Thesecond outer wall can include a bottom surface, and the dimple can belocated in the bottom surface. The bottom surface can define a center,and the dimple can be located at the center.

A cap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the secondouter wall, and the weld can be not apparent to the user. The cap cansupport the container on a surface, and the cap can receive a weight fordamping sound when the container is placed on a surface. Also the secondouter wall can have a first thickness, and the cap can have a secondthickness and wherein the second thickness can be greater than the firstthickness to dampen the sound when the insulating container is placedonto a surface.

A method of forming an insulating container can include one or more offorming a first inner wall of a material defining a first end of thecontainer, the first end having an opening extending into an internalreservoir for receiving liquid, forming a second outer wall of thematerial into an outer shell for the container, the second outer walldefining a second end of the container configured to support thecontainer on a surface, the second outer wall comprising a dimple, thedimple having a circular base and an inner portion converging to anopening extending through the second outer wall, and sealing the openingwith a resin to form a sealed vacuum cavity to create an insulateddouble wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outerwall and securing a disc formed of the material over the circular base.The method can also include locating the dimple in a bottom surface ofthe outer wall. The bottom surface can define a center and the dimplecan be located offset from the center. The method can also includeforming the disc flush with a surface of the second outer wall, formingthe disc and the dimple as not visually apparent to a user, and weldingthe disc to the second outer wall. In one example, the method caninclude laser welding the disc to the second outer wall. Alternativelythe method can include sealing the disc to the second outer wall withthe resin seals. The dimple can be formed in a dome, cone, orfrustoconical shape.

Another example method of forming a container may include one or moreof: forming a first inner wall with a first end having an openingextending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid, forming asecond outer wall into an outer shell for the container, the secondouter wall comprising a dimple, forming a dimple in the second outerwall and forming the dimple with a circular base and an inner portionconverging to an opening extending through the second outer wall,sealing the opening with sealed a resin to form a sealed vacuum cavityas an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall andthe second outer wall, and providing a cap to cover the dimple, weldingand polishing the weld the cap to the second outer wall, such that theweld is not apparent to the user. The method can also include one ormore of configuring the cap to support the container on a surface,providing the cap with a weight for damping sound when the container isplaced on a surface. The second outer wall can include a bottom surfaceand the dimple can be located on the bottom surface. The bottom surfacecan define a center and the dimple can be located at the center. Thedimple can be formed into a dome, conical, or frustoconical shape.

The present disclosure is disclosed above and in the accompanyingdrawings with reference to a variety of examples. The purpose served bythe disclosure, however, is to provide examples of the various featuresand concepts related to the disclosure, not to limit the scope of thedisclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerousvariations and modifications may be made to the examples described abovewithout departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

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 21. An insulating container comprising: a first innerwall having a first end having an opening extending into an internalreservoir for receiving contents; a second outer wall forming an outershell of the container, the second outer wall comprising a dimple, thedimple having a circular base and an inner portion converging to a holeextending into the second outer wall, the dimple resembling a domeshape, a cone, or a frustoconical shape, the hole being sealed; and asealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double wall structure betweenthe first inner wall and the second outer wall.
 22. The insulatingcontainer of claim 1, further comprising a disc covering the circularbase.
 23. The insulating container of claim 1 wherein the second outerwall comprises a bottom portion and wherein the dimple is located in thebottom portion and wherein the hole of the dimple is sealed by a resin.24. The insulating container of claim 3 wherein the bottom portiondefines a center and the dimple is located at the center.
 25. Theinsulating container of claim 3 wherein the bottom portion defines acenter and the dimple is located offset from the center.
 26. Theinsulating container of claim 3 further comprising a cap covering thedimple and a weld connecting the cap to the second outer wall, whereinthe weld is not visually apparent to a user.
 27. The insulatingcontainer of claim 6 wherein the cap receives a weight for damping soundwhen the container is placed on a surface.
 28. The insulating containerof claim 6 wherein the second outer wall includes a vertical wallsection which is configured to receive the bottom portion and the cap.29. The insulating container of claim 6 wherein the second outer wallhas a first thickness and the cap has a second thickness and wherein thesecond thickness is greater than the first thickness to dampen soundwhen the insulating container is placed onto a surface.
 30. Theinsulating container of claim 1 wherein the first inner wall and thesecond outer wall are one of titanium or stainless steel.
 31. A methodof forming a container comprising: forming a first inner wall with afirst end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir forreceiving contents; forming a second outer wall into an outer shell forthe container, the second outer wall comprising a dimple, forming thedimple in the second outer wall and forming the dimple with a circularbase and an inner portion converging to an hole extending through thesecond outer wall, the dimple resembling a dome shape, a cone, or afrustoconical shape; and sealing the hole to form a sealed vacuum cavityas an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall andthe second outer wall.
 32. The method of claim 11 further comprisingcovering the circular base with a disc.
 33. The method of claim 11 wherethe second outer wall comprises a bottom portion and locating the dimpleon the bottom portion.
 34. The method of claim 13 wherein the bottomportion defines a center and locating the dimple at the center.
 35. Themethod of claim 13 wherein the bottom portion defines a center andlocating the dimple offset from the center.
 36. The method of claim 13further comprising providing a cap to cover the dimple, welding the capto the second outer wall to form a weld, and polishing the weld, suchthat the weld is not visually apparent to a user.
 37. The method ofclaim 16 further comprising providing the second outer wall with avertical wall section and securing the bottom portion and the cap to thevertical wall section.
 38. The method of claim 16 further comprisingproviding the cap with a weight for damping sound when the container isplaced on a surface.
 39. The method of claim 11 further comprisingforming the first inner wall and the second outer wall are one oftitanium or stainless steel.
 40. The method of claim 11 furthercomprising sealing the hole with a resin.